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The judge presiding over a $6 million defamation lawsuit brought against mayor Rob Ford by Boardwalk Pub owner John Foulidis says he has to decide if Ford went "too far" while speaking about an untendered contract awarded to Foulidis' company. Speaking yesterday, the judge agreed Ford had a right to express an opinion on the contract as a mayoral candidate in 2010. The trial is expected to wrap up today.

A new poll suggests NDP MP Olivia Chow could win a mayoral election in Toronto even with a split anti-Ford vote, according to The Star. A survey by Forum Research found increasing support for Chow from Torontonians in the city and suburbs. The MP for Trinity-Spadina is rising in popularity with her name attached to the mayor's job.

Talk about flushing money down the toilet. A particularly dedicated (and rich) Maple Leafs fan has paid $5,300 for a salvaged dressing room toilet from the team's old College Street digs. It's safe to say numerous local hockey legends have defecated in this hallowed bowl over the years. Frankly, I'm not sure if that adds to the value.

Finally, here's a teaser for season two of hit web series The Avenue that is set for release next Tuesday. Filmed on location here in Toronto, the story follows Gregory Gorgeous and his circle of friends as they struggle with adult issues in the city.